Day Trips from Cancun to Chichen Itza

A perfect day for anyone looking to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chichen Itza, which lies on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, this full-day Chichen Itza and Cenote Saamal tour takes care of entry to the site, as well as hotel pickup and meals for the day. Plus, after your visit to the Mayan archaeological site, you also visit Cenote Saamal.

Come and enjoy of one of the new 7 wonders of the world with this amazing excursion where we will be part of the first groups arriving to the ruins and take advantage of the place. There an expert guide will provide all.the details and information you need to know about this culture. After that it's time to go and refresh in a marvelous cenote and admire the natural formations Not enough we will make a little stop at Valladolid, a colonial town with nice style and history about Mexico.

It won’t come as a surprise that one of the New Seven Wonders of the World draws huge crowds. However, this private Chichen Itza tour whisks you to the archaeological site in the early morning, so you can explore before both the crowds and the temperatures reach their peak while benefiting from the undivided attention of your guide.

Exploring Chichén Itzá from Cancun is tricky on your own, but many group tours are crowded and can feel impersonal. Enjoy a personalized experience with a private tour that also includes a cenote swim and visit to the charming town of Valladolid. A private vehicle gives your group more flexibility and makes it easier to experience three different sides to the Yucatán in one day.

The Chichen Itza Night Show is a unique experience that takes you to the heart of Mayan civilization, combining stunning lights, sounds and visual effects. As the majestic pyramids and temples light up, a narrator guides you through the legends and mythology of the ancient Mayans, creating a magical and unforgettable atmosphere. This night show at Chichen Itza, one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites, is the perfect closure to a day exploring the Kukulkán Pyramid and other iconic monuments. An experience full of culture, history and technology, ideal for lovers of historical adventures!

Visit multiple archaeological sites during one full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. Learn about ancient Mayan culture during a visit to Chichen Itza, a Unesco World Heritage site. Go for a swim at Cenote and finish the day with a stop at the Ek’Balam archaeological site. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.

A Chichen Itza Tour that includes all you need for the perfect Mayan ruins excursion from Cancun. A guided tour with a local expert, round-trip transportation, beverages and snacks on board, exquisite regional buffet lunch with drinks, a swim in a cenote and a visit to Valladolid make this a complete day of Yucatan adventure in history and culture and natural beauty.

UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza is practically mandatory for all travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula, but getting there from Cancun can make for a long day trip. Relax aboard an air-conditioned luxury coach equipped with a restroom, and break up the schedule with a cenote swim. Lunch plus a stop in Valladolid are included.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza by day and night with this day tour. Cool off with a swim at a cenote, refuel with a buffet lunch, and explore the colonial city of Valladolid. At Chichen Itza, see the grounds during the day and a spectacular evening light show.

Get an intimate glimpse of the Mexican Wonder of the World on this full-day tour to Chichen Itza from Cancun or the Riviera Maya, with included hotel pickup for a hassle-free trip. Learn about the ancient city from your guide as you stroll its sprawling grounds, then widen your perspective of the region with an included visit to the Chichikan or Noolha Cenote and charming town of Valladolid.

Tackling Chichen Itza, two cenotes, and Valladolid in one day is difficult to do on your own. Skip the hassle of self-driving and book this full-day tour that's perfect for history buffs and culture lovers. Take a guided tour of the World Wonder to learn about the ancient Mayans. Then, head to the jungle to swim in two cenotes, followed by a quick exploration of the colonial town of Valladolid.

A full-day experience that can add some extra excitement to your vacation, this tour takes you on a journey to Rainbow Mountain in Vincenco. Enjoy the scenery as you hike through the Andes and take in views of mountains and glaciers. Your full-day adventure includes hotel pickup, transportation, first aid, and a guide. Start your day in Cusco and travel to Cuspate town, where you can enjoy breakfast.

Yucatán’s most popular attractions are spread out across the region, making it difficult to arrange logistics and secure entry to each one independently. Save yourself the work with this guided tour, which checks off the archaeological wonders of Chichén Itzá with a traditional Mayan culinary experience, a refreshing cenote swim, and time to explore Valladolid’s colonial streets. Along the way, gain local insight into the region’s history, culture, and natural beauty.

Getting to Chichen Itza and making the most of it in a single day takes real planning if you go it alone. This full-day tour takes that off your plate with hotel pickup, so you can concentrate on the pyramid of Kukulkan and the ancient Maya ball court—then cool off with a swim in a jungle cenote before heading back.

Most Chichén Itzá tours leave before the site's best moment—the evening light show. This day trip times it differently, working through northern Yucatán by day before ending at the ruins for "Night of Kukulkan," a sound-and-light show tracing the history of the Maya city. Along the way, swim in the Hubiku cenote, tour a tequila museum with a tasting, and stop in the colonial town of Valladolid.

The first stop is the Real del Mayab Tourist Parador, in Yucatan, there you tour its shops, stroll through its beautiful green areas and have lunch at the “Real Mayab” Buffet Restaurant. It is Yucatecan food, delicious for its flavors. Then you go to the Archaeological Zone of Chichen Itza. It is a guided tour where you will be surprised by the greatness and beauty of its main attraction, the Templo Mayor, the Pyramid of Ku kul kan, considered within the 7 wonders of the modern world. As the exercise has made you warm and sweat, the next stop is at one of the most beautiful cenotes in the area called Selva Maya, it is an open-air cenote. On the way back to your hotel, you will make a final stop in the magical town of Valladolid with its 17th and 18th century houses, its beautiful colonial architecture, its flowery park and imposing church. You have more than 20 minutes of time to capture the images of your taste in that environment where time seems to have stopped.

Explore one of the World Wonders and Mayan heritage, without worrying about logistics, on a day trip from Cancun. The excursion starts at Chichen Itza with an exploration of the archaeological zone and the pyramid of Kukulcan (El Castillo). Then, swim in the crystal-clear and magical waters at Cenote Saamal and enjoy a quick tour of picturesque Valladolid.

Travel to the heart of historical Yucatan to see Chichen Itza, one of the Wonders of the World, without planning logistics on this full-day tour from Cancun. Swim in a sacred cenote (waterhole) before heading to the archaeological site for a guided tour plus free time to explore independently. Then, enjoy a brief exploration of the Spanish colonial city of Valladolid before heading back to Cancun.

Take a break from the beaches and bars of Cancun and discover the cultural side of the Yucatán peninsula. This tour takes you one of the most important archeological sites in Mexico, the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itzá. After exploring the site and its remarkable pyramid, you will have the chance to swim in a sacred cenote and explore the charming town of Valladolid.

In the evening, Chichen Itza comes alive with light and sound, retelling the Mayan story on their ancient pyramid at the Chichen Itza Noche de Kukulkan show. Skip the strain of driving round-trip and returning at night and enjoy a comprehensive cultural day, with transfers direct from many Cancun hotels. You’ll swim in a cenote, taste tequila, visit a Mayan village, enjoy a Mexican lunch, and tour historic Valladolid.

Learn about Mayan mysteries such as the ball game and astronomy from a professional guide on this tour of Chichen Itza, one of the Mayan world's most important cities, with time for pictures too. Also enjoy a stop in scenic Valladolid, officially a 'magical town', and a swim in either Chichikan or Noolha Cenote. Your package includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off across Cancun and Riviera Maya.

Many tours of Chichen Itza from the Riviera Maya only take you to the UNESCO-listed Mayan site and back. On this full-day excursion, make the most of your time along the Mexican Caribbean with stops in the colonial-era town of Valladolid and a limestone sinkhole, known as a “cenote.” Plus, enjoy hotel transfers and climate-controlled transfers. Upgrade to include drinks and a box lunch.

Skip the hassle of planning with this full-day tour from Cancun to Chichen Itza. Explore one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, swim in the Ik Kil and Hubiku cenotes, and enjoy a Mexican-style buffet lunch at Hacienda Xaybeh, followed by a visit to Valladolid with dessert tasting. With hotel pickup included, experience a seamless, stress-free day combining history, culture, and local flavors.

When you’re in Cancun, visit Chichen Itza the easy way with a pre-planned day trip that includes lunch and transport direct from your hotel. Check off sights of El Castillo, visit the cenotes of Hubiku and Ik Kil to swim, and enjoy a visit to Valladolid town, where colorful streets and interesting architecture abound.